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Mondelēz stockpiling ingredients in case of a no-deal Brexit
Says president, "We have a contingency plan in place."
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When ‘smart’ has a whole new meaning
An artisan bakery in Dublin is using technology to up its game and reduce its energy costs, as Thomas McGrath explains.
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Pilot scheme brings 2,500 seasonal workers for UK farms
The government has announced a migrant worker scheme, enabling farmers to source labour from outside the EU for six months of the year.
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FoodBytes! event held in London for the first time
FoodBytes! are holding their first London event, with 20 cutting-edge, sustainable businesses on the 13th September 2019...
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Hormone-treated beef could enter UK markets after Brexit
Hormone-treated beef could enter UK markets after Brexit if food standards are lowered to attract trade from non-EU companies.
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Livestock Information Programme ‘pivotal’ for the UK
The NFU president claims that a successful LIP is pivotal for the development of a positive change in the sector.
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Natural resistance to soybean aphids in sight
Researchers are looking to identify soybean varieties that are naturally resistant to soybean aphids, helping the development of soybean farmers.
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European bread basket could be hit the hardest…by insects
Researchers have found that an increase in insects in warmer climates will mean huge crop losses in wheat, rice and maize all around the world.
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Improving soil quality may slow global warming
Researchers from the University of California have found that simple methods of improving soil quality could slow global warming.
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UK food prices to rise ‘five per cent due to extreme weather’
Record high and low temperatures combined with prolonged drought in many parts of the country, will drive up costs to UK consumers by £45 million, predicts CEBR.
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Food and farming leaders slam Brexit No-Deal but welcome advice
“As the consequences of a no-deal exit from the EU become ever clearer, it is vital that, to protect the interests of shoppers and consumers, the government must deliver a deal with the EU”: Ian Wright, FDF.
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Is free trade a short-term solution to managing a ‘No Deal’ scenario?
20 August 2018 | By New Food
With a trade deal between the UK and the EU, looking more uncertain to meet the March 2019 deadline, would the implementation of a UK temporary period of free trade offer a short-term solution to ease supply chain issues? This webinar will cover: How easily can it be implemented? Can…
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Issue 4, 2018
Food fraud examined, the evolution of the bar code, and rethinking food packaging as a resource: just a few of the articles covered in this issue of New Food.
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Wheat genome sequenced by scientists over 13 years
Wheat genome finally sequenced by 20 countries over the course of 13 years could be the key to increasing wheat production...
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Constellation Brands to invest $5 billion into cannabis
Since 'better understanding' the cannabis market, Constellation Brands has invested in cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use.
